20 Francs France Ceres 2nd Republic Gold Coin | 1848-1852

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The 20 Francs Ceres (French 2nd Republic, 1848-1852) holds 5.81 g of fine gold at .900 fineness, Paris Mint. Just four production years — among the rarest French 19th-century gold coins. Supplied VAT-exempt.

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20 Francs France Ceres 2nd Republic Gold Coin | 1848-1852

The 20 Francs Ceres of the Second French Republic (1848-1852) is a rare historical piece struck at the Paris Mint. Each coin holds 5.81 g of fine gold at .900 fineness. With only four years of production this is among the rarest French 20-franc gold series, prized by collectors of 19th-century European coinage.

Specifications

  • Country: France — Second Republic
  • Mint: Paris Mint (Monnaie de Paris)
  • Period: 1848-1852
  • Denomination: 20 Francs
  • Gold fineness: .900 (900/1000)
  • Fine gold weight: 5.81 g | Total: 6.45 g
  • Diameter: 21 mm
  • Obverse: Ceres (goddess of harvest), laureate | Reverse: denomination, oak and laurel wreath

About the Ceres 2nd Republic Coin

The Second Republic lasted only four years before Napoleon III's 1851 coup ended it. During that brief window the Paris Mint produced the 20 Francs Ceres, depicting Ceres — the Roman goddess of harvest — as an allegory for republican prosperity. Low mintage and only four production years make surviving examples in collectible condition genuinely scarce. Despite its rarity it retains full bullion-coin status: VAT-exempt across the EU and accepted at all major European bullion dealers. See the full gold coin range at GoldInvest24.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How rare is the Ceres 2nd Republic gold coin? A: Production ran only from 1848 to 1852 — four years — making it considerably rarer than Napoleon III or Third Republic Angel issues.

Q: How much fine gold does the Ceres coin contain? A: Each coin contains 5.81 g of fine gold at .900 fineness, total weight 6.45 g, diameter 21 mm.

Q: Is the Ceres coin VAT-exempt? A: Yes. As a qualifying bullion gold coin under EU Council Directive 98/80/EC it is VAT-exempt across all EU member states.

Q: What distinguishes the Ceres from other French 20 Francs? A: The 2nd Republic Ceres (1848-1852) is the shortest-lived and rarest French 19th-century 20-franc series — compared to Napoleon III (1852-1870) or the Angel (1871-1898) which ran for far longer.

Parameters:
Country:
France
Metal:
Złoto
Weight:
5.81g
Type:
Monety
Test:
900/1000
Batch:
Franki Francuskie
Diameter:
21 mm
Thickness:
1,3 mm
Metal weight:
5,81 g
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